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Special notes on LCD monitors 

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Information for your safety and comfort 

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Safety instructions 

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Cleaning your monitor 

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Connecting/disconnecting the device 

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Accessibility iv

Safe listening 

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Warnings iv

Using electrical power 

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Product servicing 

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Additional safety information 

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IT Equipment Recycling Information 

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Disposal instructions 

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LCD pixel statement 

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Tips and information for comfortable use 

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Federal Communications Commission  

Declaration of Conformity 

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Unpacking 1

ATTACHING/ REMOVING THE BASE 

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Screen position adjustment 

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Connecting the Power cord  

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Power saving 

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Display Data Channel (DDC) 

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Connector pin assignment 

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Standard timing table 

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Installation 9

Users controls 

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Acer eColor Management 

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Adjusting the OSD settings 

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Adjusting the picture quality 

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Adjusting the OSD position 

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Adjusting the setting 

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Product information 

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Troubleshooting 16

VGA Mode 

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DVI mode 

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DP mode 

17

Summary of Contents for B246WL

Page 1: ...Acer LCD Monitor User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...vided below The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number model number and purchase information No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronically mechanically by photocopy recording or otherwise without t...

Page 3: ...g the image or turning off the power switch for a few hours Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully Keep this document for future reference Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product Cleaning your monitor Please carefully follow these guidelines when cleaning the monitor Always unplug the monitor before cleaning Use a soft cloth...

Page 4: ...bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register or in a built in installation unless proper ventilation is provided Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind onto or...

Page 5: ...quivalent 4 5 meters 15 feet maximum length Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when the power cord or plug is damaged cut or frayed liquid...

Page 6: ...st or metal powders Additional safety information Your device and its enhancements may contain small parts Keep them out of the reach of small children IT Equipment Recycling Information Acer is strongly committed to environmental protection and views recycling in the form of salvaging and disposal of used equipment as one of the company s top priorities in minimizing the burden placed on the envi...

Page 7: ...cturing techniques Nevertheless some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction Warning Message for Magnet Certain electronic devices such as hard drives USB devices tablet computers laptops cellphones watches earphones speakers credit cards magnetic ID cards etc are sensitive to magnetic fields and ...

Page 8: ...ynovitis or other musculoskeletal disorders The following symptoms may appear in the hands wrists arms shoulders neck or back numbness or a burning or tingling sensation aching soreness or tenderness pain swelling or throbbing stiffness or tightness coldness or weakness If you have these symptoms or any other recurring or persistent discomfort and or pain related to computer use consult a physicia...

Page 9: ...d or contrast to a comfortable level for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity Eliminate glare and reflections by placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source minimizing room light by using drapes shades or blinds using a task light changing the display s viewing angle using a glare reduction filter using a display visor such as a piece of cardboar...

Page 10: ...her standardizing documents EN55022 2010 Class B EN55024 2010 EN 61000 3 2 2006 A1 2009 A2 2009 Class D EN61000 3 3 2008 EN60950 1 2006 A11 2009 A1 2010 A12 2011 Regulation EC No 1275 2008 EN 50564 2011 IEC 62301 2011 EN50581 2012 We hereby declare above product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of EMC Directive 2004 108 EC Low Voltage Directive 2006 95...

Page 11: ...d operation The following local Manufacturer Importer is responsible for this declaration Product LCD Monitor Model Number B246WL SKU Number B246WL xxxxxx x 0 9 a z or A Z Name of Responsible Party Acer America Corporation Address of Responsible Party 333 West San Carlos St Suite 1500 San Jose CA 95110 U S A Contact Person Acer Representative Phone No 254 298 4000 Fax No 254 298 4147 Acer America ...

Page 12: ... statement vii Tips and information for comfortable use viii Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity xi Unpacking 1 ATTACHING REMOVING THE BASE 2 Screen position adjustment 3 Connecting the Power cord 5 Power saving 5 Display Data Channel DDC 5 Connector pin assignment 6 Standard timing table 8 Installation 9 Users controls 10 Acer eColor Management 11 Adjusting the OSD setting...

Page 13: ...esent when you unpack the box and save the packing materials in case you need to ship or transport the monitor in the future LCD monitor Quick start guide DP cable Option LCD monitor D sub cable DVI cable Optional AC Power cord Audio cable Optional USB cable Option ...

Page 14: ...n the screw clockwise Remove Reverse the steps to remove the base Warning Actions below are not allowed while moving and walking high adjustment tilt swivel and pivot because of safety requirement To prevent fragile panel broken when moving and disassembling the product it must pull the monitor head to the top at first and place the horizontal direction on the table ...

Page 15: ...tilt swivel pivot of the monitor Height Adjustment After pressing the top of the monitor then you can adjust the height of the monitor 1 2 150mm Tilt Please see the illustration below for an example of the tilt range Only at the highest point can 35 degrees of recline be offered for the angle of elevation 5o o ...

Page 16: ...stal you can swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle o Monitor Pivot Before rotating the display lift it to the top position and then push it back to the utmost degree Rotate clockwise until the monitor stops at 90 90o 150 ...

Page 17: ...vals for the country in which the equipment will be installed Power saving The monitor will be switched to power saving mode by the control signal from the display controller as indicated by the amber colored power LED Mode LED light On Blue Power saving Amber The power saving mode will be kept until a control signal has been detected or the keyboard or mouse is activated The recovery time from po...

Page 18: ...5 pin color display signal cable PIN No Description PIN No Description 1 Red 9 5 V 2 Green 10 Logic ground 3 Blue 11 Monitor ground 4 Monitor ground 12 DDC serial data 5 DDC return 13 H sync 6 R ground 14 V sync 7 G ground 15 DDC serial clock 8 B ground ...

Page 19: ...C data 19 TMDS data 0 5 shield 8 NC 20 NC 9 TMDS data 1 21 NC 10 TMDS data 1 22 TMDS clock shield 11 TMDS data 1 3 shield 23 TMDS clock 12 NC 24 DDC TMDS clock 20 pin color display signal cable PIN No Description PIN No Description 1 Lane0 p 11 GND 2 GND 12 Lane3 n 3 Lane0 n 13 Config1 4 Lane1 p 14 Config2 5 GND 15 AUX_CH n 6 Lane1 n 16 GND 7 Lane2 p 17 AUX_CH p 8 GND 18 Hot Plug Detect 9 Lane3 n ...

Page 20: ... 2 SVGA 800 600 56 Hz 3 SVGA 800 600 60 Hz 4 XGA 1024 768 60 Hz 5 XGA 1280 960 60 Hz 6 SXGA 1280 1024 60 Hz 7 VESA 1280 720 60 Hz 8 WXGA 1280 800 60 Hz 9 WXGA 1360 768 60 Hz 10 WXGA 1440 900 60 Hz 11 WXGA 1680 1050 60 Hz 12 UXGA 1600 1200 60 Hz 13 UXGA 1920 1200 60 Hz ...

Page 21: ...f the 20 pin DP cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to the computer s port 2 Connect the power cord Connect the power cord to the monitor then to a properly grounded AC outlet 3 Connect the USB Cable Optional Connect the USB 3 0 cable to port for fast charge Connect the USB 3 0 cable to port 4 Optional Connect the audio input socket AUDIO IN of the LCD monitor and the line out port ...

Page 22: ...o Adjustment function is used to set the HPos VPos Clock and Focus MENU OSD functions Press this botton to activate the OSD menu INPUT Input Key Use Input key to select from different video sources that may be connected to your monitor a VGA input b DVI input c DP input As you cycle through the sources you will see the following messages on right top side of screen to indicate currently selected i...

Page 23: ...e mode and exit the eColor menu Features and benefits Main Menu icon Sub Menu icon Sub Menu item Description N A User mode User defined Settings can be fine tuned to suit any situation N A ECO mode Adjusts the settings to reduce power consumption N A Standard mode Default Setting Reflects native display capability N A Grahpic mode Enhances colors and emphasize fine detail Pictures and photographs ...

Page 24: ...d settings please refer to following page Adjusting the picture quality Exit Picture Acer eColor Management Brightness Contrast H Position V Position Focus Clock Colour Temp Auto Config 77 56 50 50 30 50 Warm 1 Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD 2 Using the keys select Picture from the OSD Then navigate to the picture element you wish to adjust 3 Use the keys to adjust the sliding scales 4 The...

Page 25: ...djusting the OSD position Exit OSD OSD Timeout 10 1 Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD 2 Using the directional keys select OSD from the on screen display Then navigate to the feature you wish to adjust ...

Page 26: ... OFF VGA English 1 Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD 2 Using the keys select Setting from the OSD Then navigate to the feature you wish to adjust 3 The Setting menu can be used to adjust the screen Menu Language and other important settings 4 Select Power off USB charge ON OFF to enable disable Power off USB charge function ...

Page 27: ...ormation S N ETRLA00803104000502400 1920x1080 H 68KHz V 60Hz VGA Input 1 Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD 2 Using the keys select Information from the OSD Then the basic information of LCD monitor will show up for current input ...

Page 28: ...f monitor Check if the computer system is switched on and in power saving standby mode Unstable picture Blue Check if the specification of graphics adapter and monitor is in compliance which may be causing the input signal frequency mismatch Abnormal picture Image is missing off center too large or too small on the screen Using the OSD menu adjust focus clock H position and V position with non sta...

Page 29: ...onnected at the back of monitor Check if the computer system is switched on and in power saving standby mode DP mode Problem LED status Remedy No picture visible Blue Using the OSD adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings Off Check the power switch Check if the AC power cord is properly connected to the monitor Amber Check if the video signal cable is properly c...

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